Morgan Creek pacts for 'Thing' co-financing

Morgan Creek Prods. originates aboard to co-finance output of Universal's approaching reboot of ''The Factor.'' The agreement, introduced Monday morning, offers the pic will probably be co-distributed worldwide with the two companies. Universal will distribute ''The Thing'' in a few worldwide areas on Morgan Creek's account and retain distribution rights in many the planet while Morgan Creek will distribute through its network of partners inside the remainder. The companies did not specify which areas each would handle. Universal is delivering ''The Thing'' within the united states . States on March. 14. ''We are content to develop our relationship with Universal and anticipate joining on more pictures afterwards,'' mentioned Morgan Creek topper James G. Robinson. ''As a sizable fan of John Carpenter's 1982 film, I'm very excited that individuals are taking part using this companion piece.'' ''Morgan Creek is really a welcome partner in multiple abilities for quite some time, and that we are thrilled to have this opportunity to transport onto construct our companies together,'' mentioned Ron Finkelstein, Universal's vice chairman. Universal presently distributes Morgan Creek's productions within the united states . States, including ''Dream House,'' directed by Jim Sheridan and likely to be out Sept. 30. Morgan Creek may also be in preproduction about the Tupac Shakur biopic. The completely new version of ''The Factor,'' remains developed just like a prelude to Carpenter's film of the title which is occur Antarctica inside a remote outpost where scientists uncover a shape-shifting alien creature. Pic's directed by Matthijs van Heijningen and produced by Strike Entertainment's Marc Abraham and Eric Newman. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com